Job Opportunities

McGill-Queen’s University Press is one of Canada’s largest scholarly, peer-reviewed presses, publishing between 120-150 titles per year, including monographs, trade, and course adoption titles. Our sales are split equally between Canada and international markets.

A Canadian university press with a global reach, we aim to advance scholarship, promote public debate, and contribute to culture. 

Current Opportunities

Executive Director

The Executive Director will lead a team of thirty, provide hands-on leadership, and engage staff to chart and implement the strategic course forward. With the Press poised to expand further into European and North American markets, the Press seeks an Executive Director with broad understanding of the North American publishing industry and appreciation for global trends in academic and trade publishing, including digital publishing. The Executive Director will also oversee the Press’s highly acclaimed series including: Culture of Cities, Intoxicating Histories, Queer Film Classics, Studies in Christianity and Judaism, Arts Insights, and Programme Français.

Interested candidates should provide a CV or resume by email to Mike Bennett (mike@jackfarrell.com).

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. The university welcomes applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca or 514-398-3711.

Queen's University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources at hradmin@queensu.ca.